The details about the various bees of Britain are somewhat astounding, and can easily be translated to the bees you'll find in mainland Europe, the United States or anywhere bees collect pollen and nectar. And gardeners will obtain vital clues about the types of flowers and herbs to plant in their gardens, as well as watering spots you can provide, seasonal plantings and other bee-friendly amenities. There are details, too, on the various threats bees face in the wild and, although Vernon encourages people to lend a hand where possible, she acknowledges the cycle of life that doesn't always favor the bees. The photography, too, is amazing. You'll get up close, personal glimpses of bees as they fly, feed and otherwise live their simple bee lives. So, whether you are a budding apiculturists or you simply have a passing interest in the bees buzzing through your garden, The Secret Lives of Garden Bees should be an entertaining and extremely informative read. Good job, Jean Vernon! Read the.. Read more
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The details about the various bees of Britain are somewhat astounding, and can easily be translated to the bees you'll find in mainland Europe, the United States or anywhere bees collect pollen and nectar. And gardeners will obtain vital clues about the types of flowers and herbs to plant in their gardens, as well as watering spots you can provide, seasonal plantings and other bee-friendly amenities. There are details, too, on the various threats bees face in the wild and, although Vernon encourages people to lend a hand where possible, she acknowledges the cycle of life that doesn't always favor the bees. The photography, too, is amazing. You'll get up close, personal glimpses of bees as they fly, feed and otherwise live their simple bee lives. So, whether you are a budding apiculturists or you simply have a passing interest in the bees buzzing through your garden, The Secret Lives of Garden Bees should be an entertaining and extremely informative read. Good job, Jean Vernon! Read the.. Read more
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As featured in
The Bookseller 26/4/19
As featured in
The Bookseller 26/4/19
This charming guide is a useful addition to one's wildlife gardening library.
BBC Wildlife, March 2019 – reviewed by Kate Bradbury (author of The Wildlife Gardener)
This charming guide is a useful addition to one's wildlife gardening library.
BBC Wildlife, March 2019 – reviewed by Kate Bradbury (author of The Wildlife Gardener)
As seen in
Horticulture Week, July 2018
As seen in
Horticulture Week, July 2018
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
This is a really interesting book, as a child we were always told not to touch this plant or that, it is good to know that there was some basis to the instruction.
NetGalley, reviewed by Leyla Johnson
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
This is a really interesting book, as a child we were always told not to touch this plant or that, it is good to know that there was some basis to the instruction.
NetGalley, reviewed by Leyla Johnson
